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THERESE C. "TERRY" RYAN

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John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home

740 Adams Street

Dorchester, Massachusetts

THERESE RYAN Obituary

RYAN, Therese "Terry" C. (Madden) Age 92, of South Boston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, October 28, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Ryan. Devoted mother of Kathleen Ryan of Weymouth, Karen MacDougall and her husband William of Quincy, Kevin Ryan and his wife Laurie of Alexandria, VA, Teri White and her husband Joseph of Quincy, and Kelly Fullam and her husband Teddy of Dorchester. Loving sister of the late Margaret Eunson, Mari Shaw, Joseph Madden and John Madden. Dear sister-in-law of Paula Ryan of South Boston. Also survived by her 11 cherished grandchildren and 10 adoring great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 4th at St. Brendan Church, 589 Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester, at 10:00 AM. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Thursday, November 3rd at the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd.), DORCHESTER, from 4 â€" 8 PM. John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home Dorchester, Massachusetts 617-282-5564

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, 2022.

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Matt at Marina Bay

November 4, 2022

My deepest condolences to the Ryan family.
Therese was such a lovely lady and was my pleasure to do her hair every week these past couple of years. She always had a smile and a chuckle when talking about her family of how much joy they give her.
May she rest in peace.

Robert Pacitti

November 3, 2022

So Sorry for Your Loss Thoughts and Prayers

Terry Sullivan

November 1, 2022

I'm so sorry for your loss may she RIP. I remember going to her house in Southie for the St. Patrick's Day parades. Great memories <3 xo

LeAnne Boylan

October 31, 2022

RIP TERRY

Tom and Patti Hunter

October 31, 2022

We are saddened to hear about the passing of your Mom, but know she must have been happy to have you all around her to say goodbye. We´ll keep you all in our prayers!

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October 30, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Carol Bernardi

October 30, 2022

So sorry for your loss.

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John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home

740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd.),, DORCHESTER, MA

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St. Brendan Church

589 Gallivan Blvd.,, Dorchester, MA

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